behavioral finance
Primate Principles: What Chimpanzees Can Teach Us About a Smarter Financial Future
A lesson from chimpanzees suggests that reciprocal altruism, not pure self-interest, is the key to a more resilient and sustainable financial future.
The Mr. Collins Conundrum: Is Your Financial AI a Sycophant in Disguise?
A witty letter to the FT about a “Mr. Collins chatbot” reveals a serious risk in financial AI: are we building sycophants instead of critical advisors?
The Investor’s Comic Book: Why ‘Junk’ Assets Are the Gateway to Financial Literacy
To foster financial literacy, we must embrace “junk” investments like meme stocks as a gateway, much like comic books cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
The Paranormal Activity of the Market: What Horror Theater Reveals About Unseen Financial Risks
The modern economy, like a horror show, is shaped by unseen forces. This analysis explores what investors can learn from theatrical suspense about risk.
The Investor’s Crossword: Decoding Market Signals to Solve the Financial Puzzle
Discover how the skills used to solve a cryptic crossword can be applied to decode market signals, analyze the economy, and make smarter investment decisions.
The Playboy of the Western Market: A Timeless Lesson on Hype, Bubbles, and Investor Psychology
A century-old play offers a timeless allegory for modern market bubbles, narrative economics, and the dangers of investing in hype over substance.
The Anarchist in the Boardroom: Why Radical Thinkers Are Finance’s Unsung Heroes
Why finance needs its rebels. Discover how contrarian academic thought can unlock innovation, mitigate risk, and shape the future of the global economy.
The Razor’s Edge: How a 14th-Century Principle Can Revolutionize Your Modern Financial Strategy
Discover how Ockham’s Razor, a 14th-century principle of simplicity, can cut through modern financial complexity to improve investing and business strategy.
A 40-Year Veteran’s Timeless Rules for Navigating a Modern Market
An industry veteran’s timeless rules for financial success. Learn to navigate modern markets by embracing discipline over speculation and long-term wisdom.
Beyond the Hype: An Investor’s Guide to the Economics of Black Friday
Black Friday is more than a sale; it’s a key economic indicator. This analysis explores its impact on finance, investing, and the broader economy.
Beyond the Black and White: Decoding the Modern Financial Market Puzzle
The principles of solving a complex crossword puzzle are remarkably similar to those needed for navigating the intricate world of modern finance and investing.
The Investor’s Blueprint: What Luxury Hotel Design Teaches Us About Financial Strategy
Discover how the principles of luxury hotel design offer a powerful blueprint for financial strategy, from portfolio diversification to understanding market psychology.